Glovebox

AwesomeJ10 · Post by **AwesomeJ10** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:43 pm

The cardboard is shot.

Ideas on how to make a replacement?

Knucklehead · Post by **Knucklehead** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 9:38 pm

Bj's sells them.

Post by **Stuka** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:09 am

Yeah they have plastic inserts, they work a bit better than the paper ones that came stock

whsii · Post by **whsii** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:40 pm

I gave Mars a descent paper original from an 80's model.

He was going to try to fold one up with sheet metal.

I bought BJ's plastic replacement, it looks grand, but was a real chore to install. I installed it with the dash on the bench inserting it from the back side.

I know that people here have installed it from the front, but I could not imagine how.

I do not know if a sheet metal version would be easier, but if it were made a bit smaller....

Just my thoughts...

jaber · Post by **jaber** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:41 pm

I LOVE MY BJs PLASTIC GLOVE BOX INSERT... Well worth the money.

pyro · Post by **pyro** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:14 pm

any tips for installing from the front?

Post by **fulsizjeep** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 5:18 pm

Tips for installing from the front: don't

Drop the AC unit and do it right. Yes, it is a hassle.

lindel · Post by **lindel** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:11 pm

A new cardboard glove box insert is enough of a pain from the front, I can't imagine trying to shove a plastic one thu that hole!

ScottsMojo · Post by **ScottsMojo** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:01 pm

Glovebox as I know it goes in from behind the dash from the passenger side...

Cake.

carnuck · Post by **carnuck** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:55 am

Plastic from the front is only possible without AC

AwesomeJ10 · Post by **AwesomeJ10** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 9:49 am

Good suggestions on installing the new plastic glove box.

I ended up rigging the stock one and then took out the heavy stuff.

I didn't think I had time to receive one from BJ's.

billyrb · Post by **billyrb** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 9:14 am

carnuck wrote:Plastic from the front is only possible without AC

You can install from the front w/o removing the a/c. You remove the door and hinges if possible (makes it easier) and remove the latch assembly & light from the top (some don't have the light). Then, after letting the glovebox sit in the sun for a few hours to warm up (inside if cold out), bend it gently into a trapezoidal shape and gently push it through the opening with one side at a time. Takes some patience, but can be done (I've personally installed several that way).

jaber · Post by **jaber** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 4:21 pm

Billy, glad you made it over...

carnuck · Post by **carnuck** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:38 am

billyrb wrote:
carnuck wrote:Plastic from the front is only possible without AC
You can install from the front w/o removing the a/c. You remove the door and hinges if possible (makes it easier) and remove the latch assembly & light from the top (some don't have the light). Then, after letting the glovebox sit in the sun for a few hours to warm up (inside if cold out), bend it gently into a trapezoidal shape and gently push it through the opening with one side at a time. Takes some patience, but can be done (I've personally installed several that way).

That came out wrong. It was supposed to read the only way possible is from the front if you have AC unless you tear it out.

ROK360 · Post by **ROK360** » Sat Nov 10, 2012 3:59 pm

He was going to try to fold one up with sheet metal.

I bought BJ's plastic replacement, it looks grand, but was a real chore to install. I installed it with the dash on the bench inserting it from the back side.

I know that people here have installed it from the front, but I could not imagine how.

I do not know if a sheet metal version would be easier, but if it were made a bit smaller....

Just my thoughts...[/quote]

Yeah I actually bought the plastic one from BJ's but was not in the mood to try and fit it. In the end I knocked up a neat unit from some alloy sheet, using the old cardboard one as a template.
Tip - cover the top edge with some electrical tape, otherwise you might short out the glovebox light. Lesson leant -

Cheers

81Cherokee Laredo · Post by **81Cherokee Laredo** » Sat Nov 10, 2012 7:20 pm

Perfect time to clean out your pass air vent if you drop your a/c unit

Mars · Post by **Mars** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:33 pm

I've yet to start making my own, I'll get on it once I get the running issues tackled

lindel · Post by **lindel** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:57 am

If you're going to make one of out metal, I'd look at making it "foldable", with holes that line up with the original holes in the cardboard glovebox. You could slip it through the opening at an angle, unfold it and then install the screws. Permanent fix.

A set of hinges wouldn't be that much, but the engineering might not be doable.

jsinajeep · Post by **jsinajeep** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:06 am

I made mine out of alum. and installed from the back side. Down side of using metal or alum is the noise
factor. I used thin leather an lined it, and that work fine.

carnuck · Post by **carnuck** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:57 am

The one in my J4000 had a secret compartment (shhhh!)

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